Scott Robertson’s side begin their quest to become the fifth All Blacks side to win a Grand Slam, and it starts in Chicago, of all places. Not your typical launching pad for a Grand Slam (the 1978 side started their tour at Cambridge University).

Nine years after Ireland’s landmark success at Soldier Field, the All Blacks got their retribution with a hard-fought triumph

New Zealand starting XV: 15 Will Jordan, 14 Leroy Carter, 13 Quinn Tupaea, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Caleb Clarke, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 Cam Roigard, 1 Ethan de Groot, 2 Codie Taylor, 3 Fletcher Newell, 4 Scott Barrett (captain), 5 Fabian Holland, 6 Simon Parker, 7 Ardie Savea, 8 Peter Lakai.

Ireland had not made the most of opportunities to add scores in the second and third quarters of the game in Chicago

A belated and decisive final-quarter flourish exorcised the All Blacks’ demons in Chicago to preserve their quest to clinch a Grand Slam tour.

Image: Andy Farrell's Ireland may be unfancied vs the All Blacks this weekend, but they return to the scene of one of their greatest days in Chicago November 5, 2016 - the date when Ireland and New Zealand's rugby rivalry changed forever at Soldier Field ...

Ireland were defeated 26-13 by the All Blacks at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday. Here are our player ratings on a forgettable night.

The Irish side came up short against the All Blacks in the long-awaited clash at Soldier Field in Chicago. Ireland held the lead in the first half, but a last-minute comeback saw the Kiwi side emerge victorious. Irish rugby journalist Murray Kinsella joined Piney to discuss.

Ireland threatened a repeat of their 2016 heroics at Soldier Field as they opened up a 10-0 lead, courtesy of a Jack Crowley penalty and a Tadhg Furlong try, despite being down a man due to Tadhg Beirne’s red card – more on that shortly.